Identifies scientists, mathematicians, and inventors, and briefly summarizes their most notable contributions
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Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR007479353
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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Seller: Lost Time Books, Brattleboro, VT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover with dust jacket. Excellent condition with minimal wear. Interior is clean. No writing or markings of any kind. Seller Inventory # 013025-04
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 461 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm. SubjectScientists Biography. 3 Kg. Seller Inventory # 250597
Seller: HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, United Kingdom
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Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 461 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm. SubjectScientists Biography. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 250597
Seller: The Book Exchange, Macclesfield, CHESH, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 0550160329.A fine blue cloth Hardcover, in a near fine Dust Jacket. Not ex. library. 462 pages, illustrated. Contents like new, appears unused. Book. Seller Inventory # 034955
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Seller: CHARLES BOSSOM, Ely, CAMBS, United Kingdom
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrations / Photographs (illustrator). First Edition. Dust jacket complete, unclipped. Blue cloth with bright gilt titling on spine and upper cover. Previious owner's book plate on ffep. Illustrations / Photographs.Contents include: preface; conventions and symbols; list of illustrations; The Dictionary; Nobel Prize winners; chronology; index. Illustrations within the text. 461 pages clean and tight. Chambers Concise Dictionary of Scientists profiles 1000 celebrated men and women who have helped to shape our modern world. The scientists whose lives and work are described span many centuries, from the classical Mediterranean civilizations to the present day. The authors have used to the full their extensive research knowledge. They have ensured the most international coverage, and cross-checked all entries for accuracy with the subjects themselves wherever possible. The portraits of featured scientists enhance the appeal and usefulness of the book. Many of the photographs were supplied by the scientists themselves and are published here for the first time; in most cases they show the scientists at the age at which their important work was done. Chambers Concise Dictionary of Scientists is an ideal introduction to the history of science; a comprehensive reference for students, teachers and researchers and a worthy addition to any scientific library. Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 130788
Seller: Emile Kerssemakers ILAB, Heerlen, Netherlands
Orig. blue boards, gilt. With dustjacket. 462 pp. With illustr., ports ; 25 cm. - VG. Seller Inventory # 6889
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